If you ever wonder Where I am… Or whether I still think about you… Listen to this. Because there are some things That will never change. I stayed when the love had already gone, Tried to hold a family together, Kept putting one foot in front of the other, Hoping somehow we'd make it better. I don't regret the years I gave, Because those years gave me you, And if I had to make that choice again, I'd still choose all four of you. Now life has taken us different ways, And I don't live under your roof, But distance never changed what's in my heart, And I'll spend my life proving it's true. Things between your mother and I changed, But nothing changed between me and you, Because being your dad isn't a place I live, It's something I'll always do. I'm still your dad, Even when I'm not there, Even when there's miles between us, You can always find me there. I can't promise life won't change, I can't stop every storm, But wherever this road takes you, You'll never face it alone. I'm still your dad, And I always will be, No matter where I go in this life, There's a piece of you in me. One of you hides behind quiet eyes, Sometimes you don't say what you feel, But I hope you know you never have to change, You don't have to be loud to be real. One of you carries a heart so big, Always caring for somebody else, Wise beyond the years you've lived, Sometimes forgetting to care for yourself. One of you walks into every room Like the whole world knows your name, Loud, fearless, full of confidence, And I'd never want to take that away. And the youngest one keeps asking why, Wanting to know how everything works, Curious about the world outside, Always searching for another answer. Four different hearts, Four different ways to see, Four little pieces of my life That will always belong with me. I'm still your dad, Even when I'm not there, Even when there's miles between us, You can always find me there. I can't promise life won't change, I can't stop every storm, But wherever this road takes you, You'll never face it alone. I'm still your dad, And I always will be, No matter where you go in this life, There's a piece of you in me. I didn't have the father I needed, So I learned what I wouldn't become, I knew my children needed someone Who'd make sure they always felt loved. I couldn't stay where love had faded, But leaving didn't mean I'd leave you, The relationship came to an end, But being your dad never could. I made mistakes, I'm not ashamed, I'm only human, just like you, But every time I got it wrong, I tried to find a better way through. Because I'd rather spend my whole life Showing you what love can be, Than let the past decide the father That you'd remember me to be. And now I've found a love that's real, The kind I never knew before, But loving somebody new Doesn't mean I love you any less. There's room enough inside my heart, For every one of you, And nothing she and I could build Could ever take away from you. One day you'll understand my choices, Maybe some you won't agree, But every road I ever travelled Led me back to my family. If you're scared… call Dad. If you're hurting… call Dad. If you're lost… call Dad. If you're happy… call Dad. I don't care what time it is. I don't care how far away I am. Just call me. I'm still your dad, Even when I'm not there, Even when life puts miles between us, You can always find me there. I can't promise life won't change, But I'll promise you this much, You will never have to question If your dad still loves you. I'm still your dad, And I always will be, Four different hearts, four different lives, But you're all a part of me. And when you're old and looking back, When you've got children of your own, I hope you remember one thing You were never on your own. I may not live in the same house. I may not see every morning. I may miss some birthdays. Some school days. Some moments I wish I could be there for. But I'll never miss loving you. Because I'm your dad. And that's forever.
